Drew Nelson
Voice ActorDrew Nelson is a Canadian actor from Etobicoke, Ontario who voices Matt, credited as Mail Jeevas, in the English dub of the Death Note anime, alongside a screen career spanning voice, television, and film.
Death Note Role
Nelson voices Matt, credited as Mail Jeevas, in the English dub of Death Note, the video-game-obsessed friend Mello calls in during the final push to expose Kira. The character appears for only two episodes late in the series before he is killed while helping Mello during the Takada kidnapping, giving Nelson a brief but memorable turn in the story's endgame.
Career and Notable Roles
Nelson is best known for voicing Duncan across dozens of episodes of Total Drama from 2007 to 2013 and its spin-off Total DramaRama, and for a recurring live-action role as Matt Sayles on the FX series The Strain. His other television credits include appearances on Fringe, Supernatural, and Degrassi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drew Nelson known for?
Nelson is best known for voicing Duncan across Total Drama and its spin-off Total DramaRama, plus a recurring live-action role as Matt Sayles on FX's The Strain. He also voices Matt in the English dub of Death Note.
Who does Drew Nelson voice in Death Note?
Nelson voices Matt, credited as Mail Jeevas, the video-game-obsessed friend Mello calls in during the final push to expose Kira. The character appears for only two episodes late in the series before he is killed while helping Mello during the Takada kidnapping.
What other TV shows has Drew Nelson appeared in?
Beyond Total Drama and The Strain, Nelson's television credits include appearances on Fringe, Supernatural, and Degrassi.
Where is Drew Nelson from?
Nelson is a Canadian actor born in 1979 in Etobicoke, Ontario. His screen career spans voice work, television, and film, and includes voicing Matt, credited as Mail Jeevas, in the English dub of Death Note.
How long did Drew Nelson voice Duncan on Total Drama?
Nelson voiced Duncan across dozens of episodes of Total Drama from 2007 to 2013, along with the spin-off Total DramaRama. It stands as one of his longest-running and most recognized roles.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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